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“When we take out big chunks of history, that diminishment diminishes us.”
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“When we take out big chunks of history, that diminishment diminishes us.”
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StoryCorps on “60 Minutes”
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“She knew for a fact that as a female pilot, she had to be twice as good.”
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“She knew for a fact that as a female pilot, she had to be twice as good.”
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"So many people wanted to just ignore it."
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"So many people wanted to just ignore it."
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“This is something we’re gonna do together in his memory.”
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Back to School

School's in session! Start off the school year right with stories from students and educators as they navigate the classroom.

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Stories to Start the School Year

Stories to Start the School Year
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"You have this unique ability to — even in the darkest times — just tell people it's going to be okay."
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"You have this unique ability to — even in the darkest times — just tell people it's going to be okay."
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“I think you should get half my diploma.”

“I think you should get half my diploma.”
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Double Major
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Double Major

Get to Know StoryCorps

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An Introduction to StoryCorps from our Founder
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Stories to Lift Your Spirit

Take One Small Step With StoryCorps

You can help us find a way out of today's toxic polarization. Learn more about our initiative to bridge political divides, one conversation at a time.

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Common Ground
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Common Ground

Cheraton Love, who identifies as liberal, and her father-in-law, Jim White, who identifies as conservative, talk about how they manage to not let their differences pull their family apart.
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The Science behind One Small Step

The Science behind One Small Step

The “contact hypothesis” is a straightforward but powerful idea. It says this: People who come from different social and cultural groups can learn to like and accept one another through repeated interactions, such as through conversations. Contact can reduce prejudice and promote peace.
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The Way Out of Toxic Polarization

The Way Out of Toxic Polarization

In an environment like we’re currently in, change can be difficult. But, it’s possible when you take small steps.
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One Small Step: About the Initiative
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One Small Step: About the Initiative

One Small Step is an effort to connect people so they can remember that people with whom they disagree are human beings. In doing this, we can begin to mend the fraying fabric of our nation — one conversation at a time.
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